Bag-holder.



D. P. LEONARD:

BAG HOLDER APPLICATION FILED JUNE 24, 1915.

Patented June 27, 1916.

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BAG-HOLDER.

Application filed June 24, 1915.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, DANIEL P. Lnoiviuu),

' a citizen of the United States, residing in the city and county of Philadelphia, State of Pennsylvania, have invented a new and useful BagIIolder, of which the following is a specification.

My invention relates to a bag holder and consists of novel means for removably se curing the bag thereto, said holder being provided with means for supporting the holder upon the body.

It further consists of other novel features of construction, all as will be hereinafter fully set forth.

For the purpose of illustrating my invention, I have shown in the accompanying drawings one form thereof which is at present preferred by me, since the same will give in practice satisfactory and reliable results, although it is to be understood that the various instrumentalities of which my invenion consists can be variously arranged and organized and that my invention is not limited to the precise arrangement and organization of these instrumentalities as herein shown and described.

Figure 1 is a perspective View of a bag holder embodying my invention, showing a portion of a bag connected therewith. Fig. 2 is a top plan view of the holder with the straps broken away. Fig. 3 is a sectional view, on line 00-:0 Fig. 2. Fig. t is a sectional view through a portion of the frame.

Similar numerals of reference indicate corresponding parts in the figures.

Referring to the drawings :1 designates the outer frame of the bag holder formed preferably of one piece of material bent to form the back or rear portion 2 suitably curved to conform to the shape of the wearer, and with a front portion 3 curving forwardly from each end of the rear portion. The ends 4 of the frame are secured in any suitable manner, and as shown, overlap for this purpose.

Pivotally connected with the inner side of the frame is a rear clamping member 5, which has a portion shaped to conform to the rear portion 2 to fit within the frame, and is formed with the forwardly projecting arms 6, which are suitably hinged to the frame 1 in order that the clamping member may fit Within the frame and be swung up- Speeification of Letters Patent.

Patented June 27, 1916.

Serial No. 35,982.

wardly as seen in dotted lines in Fig. 3, to permit the insertion of a suitable portion of the bag 7.

8 designates a front clamping member, which is hinged to the inner side of the frame 1 and is shaped to conform to the front portion 3 to fit within the frame and to be swung upwardly, as seen in dotted lines Fig. 3, to permit of the insertion of a suitable portion of the bag '7.

9 designates studs or pins which project at intervals from the inner side of the frame 1, and each of the clamping members is formed with suitable recesses 10 to seat the studs, when the parts are in operative position to assist in holding the bag.

The clamping members are pivoted to the frame by pins 11 and 12, and as here shown, one pin on each side serves to pivot both clamping members and the pin 12 also serves to connect the overlapped ends of the frame 1. Each of the clamping members is provided with a grasping handle 13 for ease of manipulation.

1 L designates .straps connected with the frame 1 to be passed around the waist of the user, and the ends connected as by a buckle 15, and 16 designates straps which are secured to the frame 1 to pass over the shoulders of the user and are connected by a buckle 17.

The operation of the device will be readily seen. When it is desired to connect a bag with the holder, the clamping members are swung to the position seen in dotted lines Fig. 3 and the edge of the bag 7 is passed around the edge of the frame from the inside thereof. The clamping members are then swung downwardly engaging and clamping the portions of the bag between the same and the frame.

lVhen the clamping members are moved to normal position, it will be seen that the portions of the bag which are crimped outwardly by the studs 9 will be gripped by the walls of the recesses 10, which will assist in securely holding the bag to the frame.

To remove the bag, it is only necessary to raise the clamping members which release the gripped portion of the bag.

It will now be seen that I have provided a structure which is positive in its operation, which can be quickly and easily operated and one which is strong and durable.

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Having thus described my inventionwhat I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is z 1. A bag holder comprising an outer frame having a front and rear portion, a clamping member hinged tothe inner side of the frame and shaped to fit Within and to coact with the front portion thereof, and between which a portion of the bag is held, and a second clamping member hinged to the inner side of the frame and shaped to fit within and to coact with the rear portion of the frame and between which a portion of the bag is held.

2. A bag holder, comprising a frame having a front and rear portion, a clamping member pivoted to the frame and shaped to coact with the front portion of the frame and between which a portion of the bag is held, a second clamping member pivoted to the frame and shaped to coact with the rear portion of the frame and between which a portion of the bag is held, the adjacent ends of the clamping members being in close relation whereby substantially the entire month of the bag will be supported.

3. A bag holder, comprising a frame having a front and rear portion, a clamping member pivoted to the frame and shaped to coact with the front portion of'the frame '3 and between which a portion of the bag is held, a second clamping member pivoted to the frame and shaped to coact with the rear portion of the frame and between which a portion of the bag is held, and common 35 pivots for the adjacent ends of the clamp-V inlg members.

4. A bag holder, comprising a frame having a front and rear portion, a clamping member pivoted to the frame and adapted 40 to ooact with the'front portion of the frame and between which a portion of the bag is 1 held, a second clamping member pivoted to the frame and adapted to coact with the rear portion of the frame and between which 4-5 DANIEL P. LEONARD. \Vitnesses r C. D. MCVAY, K. M. BRorHY.

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